Chapter 696: Chapter 696

Li Zhibin went to the basketball court to play basketball with the factory workers, then danced for a while at the factory club.

When the event ended, he was the last to leave.

He met a girl in the dance hall who looked quite pretty, they talked for a while so he naturally left late.

He was walking alone on the way back to the dormitory.

Humming a tune, feeling incredibly happy inside!

If this plan succeeds, then all the money Jiang Xin has would belong to him.

By then, he would enjoy the best life, and even if Jiang Xin became a wreck. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NoveIＦire.net

He could have affairs with other women after marriage, and Jiang Xin wouldn’t dare say a word, she’d have to listen obediently.

Li Zhibin contemplated that by then, with money and good looks, finding beautiful women would be easy.

His wife at home wouldn’t dare to intervene, what a great deal in the world.

Suddenly he felt hopeful about the future.

Thinking about how he would enjoy such blessings, living a life of debauchery?

But suddenly everything went dark, and he was beaten up by someone.

Li Zhibin tried to resist, but couldn’t, he was thrown into a sack, everything was chaotic, and he couldn’t break free, feeling intense pain all over.

The person beating him had great strength, like a manual laborer, definitely a man.

Punches on his body felt like hammer blows, Li Zhibin attempted to resist multiple times but was held down and beaten.

He felt his ribs might be broken.

He pleaded for mercy.

"Stop hitting, stop hitting, are you after money or something? I’ll give it, okay?"

Unfortunately, he only heard the person panting heavily, not a word, just fiercer fists and kicks.

Li Zhibin passed out, and when he woke up again, he was already lying in the factory hospital.

The nurse told him he was found by the factory workers on the early shift and brought to the hospital.

At the time, he remained unconscious, with a tattered sack over him.

Upon examination, although the marks from the beating were evident, especially his face, which couldn’t be seen by anyone, luckily there were no fractures.

Li Zhibin touched his swollen pig-like face, unable to fathom who beat him.

He had good relations in the factory, unlikely to have offended anyone, but who knew!

The man who beat him was obviously a manual laborer.

After three days in the hospital, he was finally discharged, he couldn’t just stay in the hospital.

He was mainly worried about his work matters, afraid that one day they would be discovered during an audit.

Because he was anxious, he went straight to find his cousin upon discharge.

The cousin told him he had found the right people, they said as long as he figured out the route, they’d set up a trap, the person found was single, just treating it as a new experience.

Jiang Xin stayed home for two days, waited for the facial wounds to heal before starting work.

She had already made up her mind.

Li Zhibin was not someone she could marry, he truly was deceptive, Li Zhibin seemed refined but still hit women.

Having gone through this once, she would never fall for it again.

Jiang Xin made up her mind, keeping busy with work at the tailor shop, also helping herself avoid feeling self-pity.

After finishing work that day, she immediately saw Li Zhibin waiting outside on a bicycle.

Jiang Xin felt a jolt; she thought they would tacitly break up after Li Zhibin hadn’t shown up for days, sparing any awkwardness.

Unexpectedly, Li Zhibin dared to appear.

Jiang Xin acted like she didn’t see him, bypassed Li Zhibin, and walked home directly.

Li Zhibin hurriedly pushed his bicycle and followed Jiang Xin.

"Jiang Xin, I came today specifically to apologize, I drank too much that day. You know I never drink, who knew after drinking I’d behave like that.

I couldn’t control myself because I truly love you. Please forgive me, I promise never to do it again."

Jiang Xin stopped, "Li Zhibin, stop talking. I don’t blame you for that day. My sister also hit you, so we’re even. But as for us, let’s forget it.

I don’t think we’re suitable, so don’t come looking for me."

Jiang Xin knew long ago that postponing a decision would only lead to chaos, Li Zhibin was someone she hadn’t realized before.

Now she saw he was quite shameless, coming to pester after what happened, claiming to love her.

Li Zhibin’s eyes were full of sorrow, "Jiang Xin, I know I was wrong, I truly know I was wrong, I shouldn’t have hit you, but I was drunk. I couldn’t control my emotions. Please forgive me once, I promise not to drink again.

I won’t drink, and such a thing would never happen. Don’t you know what kind of person I am? I truly like you and Zhaodi and Ladi."

Jiang Xin shook her head firmly.

From Qin Dazhuang, she learned what could and could not be forgiven in a man.

Every time she forgave Qin Dazhuang, it always led to more severe beatings next time.

Though Li Zhibin looked gentle now, the slap he gave her was unforgettable.

If she believed them, then she’d be a fool.

Even for her daughters, she would never marry Li Zhibin.

Li Zhibin watched Jiang Xin leave without mercy, showing a sneer at the corner of his mouth, how dare this woman think she’s so precious.

Just a divorced woman, acting sanctimonious here.

We’ll see about that, he didn’t initially intend to be so ruthless, but clearly, Jiang Xin asked for it.

Li Zhibin rode his bicycle away.

He knew Jiang Xin’s commuting times and route very well, as he often picked her up during their dating days.

Back home, he and his cousin, along with that man, schemed for a long time.

Spent a sleepless night, just waiting to strike tomorrow.

Of course, he had no idea someone had been quietly following Jiang Xin.

Qin Dazhuang’s pancake and fritter stand barely operated in the evenings these days.

For them, selling snacks at lunch and dinner was the busiest time.

But to protect Jiang Xin, he specifically didn’t operate at night.

After finishing business at noon, he closed, his income reduced, but he knew if Jiang Xin wasn’t protected, his wife might get into trouble.

He hadn’t thought about remarrying Jiang Xin, but if Jiang Xin got harmed by this disgusting man, that would truly let her down.

Jiang Xin might not remarry him, but she needed to be safe and live well.

That was his promise to Jiang Xin; he hadn’t fulfilled it before, but he surely would now.